FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Native American workers who experience racial discrimination in the workplace have steps they can take to hold their employer accountable, according to Employment Law Help, an independent organization which provides information on employee rights.
“You have a legal right to work without being harassed or discriminated against,” said Outreach Specialist Cendy Moliere. “If your employer is discriminating against you or tolerating discrimination or bullying against you, you can file a complaint against your employer with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.”
Title IV of the Federal Civil Rights Act says that employers cannot discriminate against employees because of their race, sex, place of birth or religion.
“Your employer is breaking a federal law by discriminating against you or allowing you be discriminated against in the workplace,” Moliere said.
The EEOC operates in every state and employees can file a complaint with the EEOC no matter what state they live or work in.
There are 44 states where the EEOC has a work share agreement. If an employee is in one of those states, the state will receive copies of all of the documents submitted and the state will investigate the employer also.
What are examples of racial discrimination that Native Americans face?
Being passed over for raises or promotions
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